National
'Clean up campaign'
Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Democratic Party will establish an independent commission against corruption if they get into power, says its leader.
Papa Jack Cooper: One of a kind
Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Derek Fox | Published in Local, National
Over my lifetime I’ve often heard people referred to as one of a kind, an icon the like of whom we may not see again. In most cases the rhetoric hasn’t been borne out by the facts – but in Jack Cooper’s case it may just be true, writes Derek Fox.
Papa Don: A gentleman of the Cook Islands
Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Family, friends and colleagues gathered for a special service yesterday to remember, celebrate and farewell Don Dorrell (Papa Don), who passed away at the age of 84 on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, having lived a “full and meaningful life”.
Making maths unique to Cook Islands context
Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
A group of junior syndicate teachers meet at the Ministry of Education on Thursday to help form a new mathematics curriculum based uniquely on the Cook Islands context.
PM attends handover ceremony for Te Kukupa II
Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister and Minister for Police and Foreign Affairs and Immigration Mark Brown is in Perth, Australia, to attend the Handover Ceremony of the Guardian Class Patrol Boat – the Cook Islands Police Patrol Boat (CIPPB) Te Kukupa II.
PM explores improved airlink
Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islands and Fiji leaders have committed to bolster economic co-operation by working to improve transport links, streamlining labour mobility processes and supporting trade and investment growth during a meeting this week.
Te Maeva Nui ‘scaled down’ due to budget cuts
Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, National
The annual Te Maeva Nui festival has been scaled back for the second consecutive year due to cuts in the Budget.
Reeling in big despite rough conditions
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Despite the rough but “fishable” sea conditions on Saturday, Tutavake Kirikava weighed in an impressive 59.5-kilogram yellowfin tuna to walk away with a brand-new shiny Shimano fishing rod.
Ombudsman offices keen to share information
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Freedom of information remains more important than ever in this Covid-19 world, New Zealand Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says.
Agencies come together to celebrate World Oceans Day
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands ocean stakeholders were present with individual stalls on Wednesday at Terevete Park to celebrate World Oceans Day.
TMO launches campaign to educate students about vaping
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is in the midst of a series of visits to Rarotonga schools warning students about the hazardous effects of vaping.
Park rangers ready for challenge
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Each year the National Environment Service (NES) sends two park rangers to Suwarrow for six to eight months of the year to protect and manage the environment and wildlife of the island – a designated national park and bird sanctuary.
MFEM, Chamber oppose minimum wage rise
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
Members of the Minimum Wage panel were told that increasing the minimum wage from $8 per hour to $8.50 per hour would increase the Cook Islands Government’s payroll by $650,000 per year.
Henderson reappointed Financial Secretary
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Garth Henderson has been appointed the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) – Te Tango Akatere’anga Moni o te Ipukarea for a third consecutive tenure.
Saving our moana
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Instructors from Pacific Divers were met with a nasty surprise during a clean-up dive yesterday morning to commemorate the annual World Oceans Day.
Demo's pledge to eliminate corruption and debt
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Democratic Party shared its manifesto on Monday evening at The Rarotongan Resort and Spa with the focus on eliminating corruption and debt while diversifying the country’s economy.
Cook Islands $2 note selling for $110 USD online
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A new Cook Island banknote worth $2 has been issued in the United States.
Ten ‘long, hard’ years of Castaway Resort celebrated
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, National
When Paul Ash was about to sign the papers granting him ownership of the Castaway Resort on Rarotonga ten years ago, his lawyer told him he didn’t have to do it.
House gutted in early morning blaze
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A house fire in Avatiu valley that started at around 1am on Monday left little but support beams remaining.
Vaka sails for Suwarrow to assist with pest eradication
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua has departed Avarua Harbour for the uninhabited island of Suwarrow, nearly 1600 kilometres north of Rarotonga.
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